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The joyful day when devotees begin decorating pandals and invoke Goddess Durga with Bilva Nimantran.

Maha Panchami on Saturday, 27 September 2025 (Photo Credits: File Image)

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Known as ā€œKalparambha,ā€ the formal inauguration of all rituals and the first official worship of the goddess takes place.

Maha Shashti on Sunday, 28 September 2025 (Photo Credits: File Image)

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Rituals intensify with the Durga Saptami ceremony and cultural events that unite communities in devotion and festivity.

Maha Saptami on Monday, 29 September 2025 (Photo Credits: File Image)

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The most sacred day featuring Kumari Puja and Sandhi Puja, marking the apex of worship and symbolic triumph over evil.

Durga Ashtami on Tuesday, 30 September 2025 (Photo Credits: File Image)

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The final major offering, known as Maha Navami, sees devotees making obeisance before the bittersweet farewell begins.

Maha Navami on Wednesday, 1 October 2025 (Photo Credits: File Image)

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The concluding day marked by emotional visarjan (immersion) of the idol and Sindoor Utsav to bid goodbye to the goddess.

Bijoya Dashami (Vijaya Dashami) on Thursday, 2 October 2025 (Photo Credits: File Image)